Wild animals, such as raccoons, deer and other species abound in Henry County, and while most wildlife never comes in contact with people, sometimes these animals can become a nuisance. Henry County has grown so much and due to development, many of these wild animals are losing or finding their habitats limited. The Henry County Animal Care and Control Department does not handle complaints regarding nuisance wildlife. If you have nuisance wildlife on your property, please click the link below for information from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. There you will find a links for licensed Nuisance Wildlife Trappers as well as licensed Wildlife Rehabilitators (Rehabilitators are licensed to handle injured and/or orphaned wildlife). GeorgiaWildLife.com

The Henry County Animal Care and Control Department takes pride in our services and our animals! Enforcement of our County's animal control ordinances, investigation of animal neglect and abuse, quarantine of biting animals, care of stray and abandoned animals, pet adoptions, assistance with lost and found pets, and public education on animal related issues are just some of the services that we provide.

In 2018, the department responded to 2,960 calls for service and provided shelter and care for over 2,960 animals. The Department is committed to serving the public and the care and well being of animals, both domestic and livestock, throughout the unincorporated areas of Henry County and in the cities of Hampton, Locust Grove, McDonough, and Stockbridge.

We have 14 total employees -- including a department Director, Animal Control Supervisor, two office support position, four kennel masters, and six animal control field officers.